Life Satisfaction and Its Associated Factors - A Correlational Study Among Carpenters

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Authors

  • M.Sc. Student, Department of Human Development & Family Studies School for Home Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow - 226025, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • Professor, Department of Human Development & Family Studies School for Home Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow - 226025, Uttar Pradesh ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jeoh/2021/28790

Keywords:

Carpenters, Life Satisfaction, SWLS
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES

Abstract

Life satisfaction is the evaluation of a individual makes how properly his/her life is going overall. Life satisfaction is a multidimensional conception it is directly connected to the physical, social, economic and psychological aspects of anyone. Objective: The present study is to have a look at the existence delight among carpenters from Lucknow city. Methods: A Self-Structured Questionnaire and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) with the aid of Diener, Emmons, Larsen & Griffin (1985) was used to measure life style pleasure among carpenters. 120 male carpenters were selected for the study as sample. Snowball sampling technique was used in the present study. Result: Results showed a significant impact of age on life satisfaction among carpenters, life satisfaction of carpenters was found to be decreasing with increase in age. Of all the age groups, 40-50 years age group carpenters were found more satisfied with their work. Type of work was also found to be influencing the life satisfaction among carpenters. Training programmes are to be conducted for carpenters to cope with the work stress and also the physical and psychological risks associated with them.

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Published

2022-01-06

How to Cite

Gangwar, A., & Kiran, U. V. (2022). Life Satisfaction and Its Associated Factors - A Correlational Study Among Carpenters. Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health, 21(4), 159–163. https://doi.org/10.18311/jeoh/2021/28790
Received 2021-10-08
Accepted 2021-11-02
Published 2022-01-06

 

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